Example Sentences

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We were accomplishing some really great things together.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 21, 2023

"There were multiple levels to what we were accomplishing," Matland said.

From Fox News • Sep. 26, 2021

We were accomplishing the kind of tryout recommended to perfect our emergency-escape plan, during the calm moments of a non-emergency.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 10, 2018

Before leaving the stage, Minaj told the audience she was proud of each person for whatever they were accomplishing in life, and this wasn’t going to be the last they’d hear from her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2017

“It was hard to believe we were accomplishing anything at all,” he said.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin